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2291Political ScienceMedium

Who defined public opinion as the aggregate of the view men hold regarding matters that affect or interest the community?

AJ.S. Mill

BLord Bryce

CRoucek

DLaski

Correct answer

B. Lord Bryce

Explanation

The correct answer is Lord Bryce.

2292Political ScienceMedium

The Divine Origin Theory of state holds:

AState was created by God

BState was created by majority vote

CState was created by the Pope

DThe state was created by a Saint named Divine

Correct answer

A. State was created by God

Explanation

The correct answer is State was created by God.

2293Political ScienceMedium

How does one acquire virtue, according to Aristotle?

AIt is innate

BBy grace

CBy habit

DBy accident

Correct answer

C. By habit

Explanation

The correct answer is By habit.

2294Political ScienceMedium

Which one of the following is a hindrance on the way or constitutional government in a developing society?

AForeign economic aid

BStrong party system

CAbsence of political stability

DPowerful leadership

Correct answer

C. Absence of political stability

Explanation

The correct answer is Absence of political stability.

2295Political ScienceMedium

Pluralistic view of sovereignty was:________?

AReaction against dogmatic legalism of Austinian theory of sovereignty

BA plea for an independent judiciary

CA reaction against denial of sovereignty to state

DA reaction against to much of importance attached to economic and social groups

Correct answer

A. Reaction against dogmatic legalism of Austinian theory of sovereignty

Explanation

The correct answer is Reaction against dogmatic legalism of Austinian theory of sovereignty.

2296Political ScienceMedium

The main political parties in England are: ________?

ALiberal and Communist

BLiberal Socialists and Radical Socialists

CConservative and Labour

DDemocratic and Republic

Correct answer

C. Conservative and Labour

Explanation

The correct answer is Conservative and Labour.

2297Political ScienceMedium

The Economic Theory of Rights is associated with: ________?

ALocke

BHerbert Spencer

CMarx

DAdam Smith

Correct answer

C. Marx

Explanation

The correct answer is Marx.

2298Political ScienceMedium

Every French court has at least:

AThree Judges

BFour Judges

CTwo Judges

DNone of them

Correct answer

A. Three Judges

Explanation

The correct answer is Three Judges.

2299Political ScienceMedium

Sixth National Assembly’s elections in France were held in ________?

A1996

B1993

C1995

D1994

Correct answer

B. 1993

Explanation

The correct answer is 1993.

2300Political ScienceMedium

Which one of the following statements depict the true nature of Defacto sovereignty?

AA sovereignty which is actually obeyed by the people whether it has a legal status or not

BA sovereignty where ultimate authority rests with the people

CA sovereignty which has the legal right to command obedience

DA sovereignty which is absolute and Incapable of limitation

Correct answer

A. A sovereignty which is actually obeyed by the people whether it has a legal status or not

Explanation

The correct answer is A sovereignty which is actually obeyed by the people whether it has a legal status or not.

Pluralistic view of sovereignty was:________?

AReaction against dogmatic legalism of Austinian theory of sovereignty

BA plea for an independent judiciary

CA reaction against denial of sovereignty to state

DA reaction against to much of importance attached to economic and social groups

Correct answer

A. Reaction against dogmatic legalism of Austinian theory of sovereignty

Explanation

The correct answer is Reaction against dogmatic legalism of Austinian theory of sovereignty.

Which one of the following statements depict the true nature of Defacto sovereignty?

AA sovereignty which is actually obeyed by the people whether it has a legal status or not

BA sovereignty where ultimate authority rests with the people

CA sovereignty which has the legal right to command obedience

DA sovereignty which is absolute and Incapable of limitation

Correct answer

A. A sovereignty which is actually obeyed by the people whether it has a legal status or not

Explanation

The correct answer is A sovereignty which is actually obeyed by the people whether it has a legal status or not.